Train Derby to Preston from £47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Preston takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 29m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 38m

£36–67

Derby to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:48 PM → 11:46 PM
1h 58m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:43 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:51 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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